Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Syrian opposition urges major powers to back nationwide ceasefire
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The main Syrian opposition called on major powers on Saturday to help clinch a nationwide ceasefire in coming months to pave the way for a political transition ...
Aug 29, 2020
Hurricane-related shut-ins curb 82% of oil, 59% of natural gas output in U.S. Gulf of Mexico, regulator says
HOUSTON (Reuters) - U.S. energy companies continued to restaff offshore oil and gas production facilities in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico on Saturday, according to data released by the U.S. Department of I...
Aug 29, 2020
Women march through Belarusian capital calling for Lukashenko to step down
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Several thousand women marched in the capital of Belarus on Saturday waving flags, flowers and balloons in the latest in a series of anti-government protests that have gripped the c...
Aug 29, 2020
Motor racing: Emotional Hamilton storms to inspired Belgian pole
By Abhishek Takle (Reuters) - Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton roared to an emotional Belgian Grand Prix pole position on Saturday after being moved to produce a dominant display in qualifying at the...
Aug 29, 2020
Brazil’s Pantanal, world’s largest wetland, burns from above and below
By Jake Spring POCON, Brazil (Reuters) - The world's largest wetland is ablaze, but the fire is often invisible. In Brazil's Pantanal, the vegetation compacted under the marshy flood water during the ...
Aug 29, 2020
Former Trail Blazers star Robinson dies at 53
Former NBA All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year Clifford Robinson has died at the age of 53. Known for his trademark headband, Robinson played the first eight seasons of his 19-year NBA career (1989-200...
Aug 29, 2020
Reliance to buy Future Group’s retail arm for $3.38 billion
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries said on Saturday it has agreed to acquire the retail and wholesale business and the logistics and warehousing business of Future Group in a ...
Aug 29, 2020
Norway’s Kristoff wins Tour de France first stage
(Reuters) - Norway's Alexander Kristoff won the first stage of the Tour de France, a 156-km ride around Nice on Saturday. World champion Mads Pedersen of Denmark took second place. (Reporting by Julie...
Aug 29, 2020
France reports 5,453 new coronavirus cases
PARIS (Reuters) - France reported 5,453 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, down from 7,379 seen on Friday. The health ministry said the cumulative number of COVID-19 deaths rose to 30,602 fr...
Aug 29, 2020
Belarus revokes accreditations of journalists covering protests for foreign media
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarus has revoked the accreditations of some journalists working for foreign media and covering anti-government protests that erupted after a disputed presidential election, news ...
Aug 29, 2020
